Gardening & Decorating at a Beautiful 16th-Century Château 🏰🌿
The experience
Experience life in a stunning 16th-century French château while helping us preserve its beauty!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for 5 hours per day, assisting with gardening, painting walls and doors, and general beautification projects around the property. Whether you enjoy working outdoors or love restoring charming historic spaces, we'd love to welcome you.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Beginner French
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
What you'll receive
🏰 Accommodation in a spacious private apartment located on the château grounds.
🍽️ Lunch and dinner provided on working days.
👩🍳 Access to a fully equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals whenever you'd like.
🌳 Weekends completely free to relax, explore the region, or enjoy your own adventures.
If you're looking for a unique cultural experience, enjoy hands-on projects, and would love to spend time in the French countryside while living in a historic château, we'd be delighted to host you!
Activities & Shift
⏰ Flexible working schedule: we're happy to arrange morning or afternoon shifts based on what works best for both of us.
Rules
No smoking allowed on the property.
No excessive use of alcohol.
No noise after 11pm.